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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 



SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA 



WITH THE 



REGULATIONS, FORMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS 



OF THE DEPARTMENT, 



PREPARED BY 

C. THURSTON CHASE, 

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 




TALLAHASSEE : 

EDW. M. CHENEY, STATE PRINTER. 



1869. 






PUBLIC PROPERTY.! 



CONSTITUTION OF FLORIDA. 



ARTICLE VIII 



EDUCATION. 

Section 1. It is -the paramount duty of the State to make 
ample provision for the education of all the children residing 
within its borders, -without distinction or preference. 

Sec. 2. The Legislature shall provide a uniform system of 
Common Schools, and a University, and shall provide for the 
liberal maintenance of the same. Instruction in them shall he 
free. 

Sec. 3. There shall be a Superintendent of Public Instruc- 



tion, whose term of office shall be four 



years 



and until the 



ap- 



pointment and qualification of his successor. He shall have 
general supervision of the educational interests of the State. 
His duties shall be prescribed by law. 

Sec 4. The Common School Fund, the interest of which shall 
be exclusively applied to the support and maintenance of common 
schools, and purchase of suitable libraries and apparatus there- 
for, shall be derived from the following sources : 

The proceeds of all lands that have been or may hereafter be 
granted to the State by the United States for educational pur- 
poses. 

Donations by individuals for educational purposes. 

Appropriations by the State. 

The proceeds of lands or other property which may accrue to 
the State by escheat or forfeiture. 

The proceeds of all property granted to the State, when the 
purpose of such grant shall not be specified. 

All moneys which may be paid as an exemption from military 
duty. 

All fines collected under the penal laws of this State. 

Such portion of the per capita tax as may be prescribed by 
law for educational purposes. 

Twenty-five per centum of the sales of public lands which are. 
now or may hereafter be owned by the State. 

Sec. 5. A special tax of not less than one mill on the dollar of 
all taxable property in the State, in addition to the other means 
provided, shall be levied and apportioned annually for the sup- 
port and maintenance of common schools. 

Sec. 6. The principal of the Common School Fund shall re- 
main sacred and inviolate. 



The duty of 
the State. 



Duty of Le<: 
Lslature. 



A Sup't Pub- 
lic Instruction. 



Sources of the 
common school 
fund. 



Mill ti 



Principal 

rrcd. 



CONSTITUTION OF FLORIDA 



Basis of ap- 
portionment. 



County tax. 



Forfeiture for 
neglect. 



Board of Edu- 
cation. 



Sec. 7. Provision shall be made by law for the distribution of 
the Common School Fund among the several counties of the State 
in proportion to the number of children residing therein between 
the ages of four and twenty-one years. 

Sec. 8. Each county shall be required to raise annually by 
tax, for the support of common schools therein, a sum not less 
than one half of the amount apportioned to each county for that 
year from the income of the Common School Fund. Any school 
district neglecting to establish and maintain, for at least three 
months in each year, such school or schools as may be provided 
by law for such district, shall forfeit its portion of the Common 
School Fund during such neglect. 

Sec. 9. The Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of 
State, and Attorney-General shall constitute a body corporate, to 
be known as the Board of Education of Florida. The Superinten- 
dent of Public Instruction shall be President thereof. The du- 
ties of the Board of Education shall be prescribed by the Legis- 
lature. 



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AN ACT to establish a Uniform System of Common Schools and a University. 

The people of the State of Florida, represented in Senate and 
Assembly, do enact as follows : 

Section 1. There shall be established, and liberally main- 
tained, a uniform system of public instruction, free to all the 
youth residing in the State between the ages of six and twenty- 
one years, so far as the funds will admit, as hereinafter pro- 
vided. 

Sec. 2. The officers of the Department of Public Instruction 
shall be a Superintendent of Public Instruction, a State Board 
of Education, a Board of Public Instruction for each county, a 
Superintendent of Schools for each county, local School Trustees, 
Treasurers, and Agents. 

Sec. 3. A Board of Public Instruction shall consist of not 
more than five members, to be appointed by the Board of Edu- 
cation on the nomination of the Superintendent of Public In- 
struction and the recommendation of the representatives from 
the county. 

Sec 4. A Board of Trustees shall consist of not more than 
five members, to be recommended by the patrons of the school, 
and appointed by the Board of Public Instruction. 

Sec 5. Each county is hereby constituted a school district. 

GENERAL DUTIES OF OFFICERS. 



A uniform 
system of Pub- 
lic Instruction. 



Gener a 1 or- 
ganization of 
the department. 



A Board of 
Public Instruc- 
tion. 



School Trus- 
tees—how re- 
commended and 
appointed. 

A school dist'ct. 



Sec 6. 1st. All officers under this act shall conform to the 
regulations of the Department of Public Instruction. 

2d. They shall retain their offices during the faithful and 
valuable performance of their duties, but not to exceed four 
years at any one time. 

3d. They shall be subject to removal for incompetency, neglect 
of duty, or any cause which would disqualify them for the posi- 
tions, if not incumbents. 

Sec 7. No officer shall vote on a question fixing his own com- 
pensation. 

Sec 8. A majority of any Educational Board shall constitute a quorum 
a quorum for the transaction of .business. 



Conform to 
regulations. 



Term of office. 



Removal of 
officers. 



Not to vote. 



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the duty of every school officer, and he is 



hereby 



To take the 
oath. 



Give bonds 
with sureties. 



Sec. 9. It is 

required, 

1st. Before entering upon the duties of his office, and within 
ten davs after receiving notice of his appointment, to take and 
subscribe to the oath or affirmation prescribed by the Constitu- 
tion, and to forward a certified copy of the same, with his post-. 
office address, to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

2d. Before receiving any school moneys, or property of any 
kind for safe keeping or disbursement, to give bonds with two 



Accountabi 1 

ity tor neglect 



To turn over 



effects 
cessor. 



good sureties for double the amount that will be liable to fall 
mto his hands at any one time. The bonds to be fixed and ap- 
proved by the Board of County Commissioners, a copy to be 
filed in the office of the Clerk of the County Court, and a certi- 
fied copy to be held by the officer giving the surety, to be pro- 
duced when required. 

3d. Any officer in charge of school moneys or property to be 
so disbursed, shall satisfy himself that the officer to whom he 
issues it is duly secured, or be personally liable for any loss in 
consequence of such neglect. 

4th. To turn over to his successor in office, on retiring, all 
books, papers, documents, funds, moneys, and property of what- 
ever kind which lie may have acquired, received, and held by 
virtue of his office, and take full receipts for them of his succes- 
sor. 

BOARD OF EDUCATION. 

Sec. 10. The Board of Education shall consist of the Superin- 

How const i- tendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of State, and Attorney- 

tuted, its pow- G enera L The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be the 

President, and the State Treasurer the Treasurer of the Board. 

It is a corporate body, with full power to perform all corporate 

acts for educational purposes. 

Sec. 11. It is the duty of the Board of Education, and they 
are hereby directed and empowered, 

1st, To obtain possession of and take the charge, oversight 
and management of all lands granted to, or held by the State 
for educational purposes, and To fix the terms of sale, rental or 
• use of such lands, and to do whatever may be necessary to pre- 
serve them from trespass or injury, and for their improvement. 
2d. To have the direction and management, and provide for 
keep 'safely the tne safe-keepino- and expenditure of all the educational funds of 
the State, with due regard to the highest interests of education. 
3d. To audit the accounts of the Superintendent of Public In- 
struction, allowing actual necessary exjtenf 
Respecting 4th. To entertain and decide upon questions and appeals re- 
difterences and fcrred to them by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, on 
any matters of difference or dispute arising under the operations 



To have charge 
of public educa- 
tional lands. 



To manage and 



Audit accounts 
Sup't Public In- 
struction. 



appeals. 



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of this act, and to prescribe the manner of making appeals and 
conducting arbitrations. 

5th. To remove any subordinate officer in the department for 
incompetency, neglect of duty, or other cause which would dis- 
qualify a person for the appointment. 

6th. To use the available income and appropriations to the Uni- 
versity or Seminary fund, in establishing one or more Depart- 
ments of the University at such place or places as may offer the 
best inducements, commencing with a Department of Teaching 
and a Preparatory Department, to which each county shall be 
entitled to send pupils in the ratio that it sends Representatives 
to the Legislature — free of charge for tuition ; but not to exceed 
such number as the Board may prescribe. For other students a 
tuition fee may be charged. 

7th. To keep in view the establishment of a University on a 
broad and liberal basis, the object of which shall be to impart 
instruction to youth in the professions of teaching, medicine, and 
the law ; in the knowledge of the natural sciences ; the theory 
and practice of agriculture, horticulture, mining, engineering, 
and the mechanic arts ; in the ancient and modern languages; 
in the higher range of mathematics, literature, and in useful and 
ornamental branches not taught in common schools. 

8th. To co-operate with the Superintendent of Public Instruc- 
tion in the organization, of the Department, and for the general 
diffusion of knowledge in the State. 

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 

Sec. 12. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall have 
the oversight, charge, and management of all matters pertaining 
to public schools, school buildings, grounds, furniture, libra- 
ries, text books, and apparatus. 

Sec. 13. It is his duty, and he is hereby empowered, 

1st. To prepare and cause to be printed and distributed, gra- 
tuitously, to Boards of Public Instruction, and other officers and 
teachers, as many copies of the school laws, and such forms, in- 
struments, instructions, regulations, and decisions as he may 
judge necessary for their use. 

2d. To provide plans and specifications for the construction 
of buildings, directions concerning furniture, apparatus, and 
other relevant matters. 

3d. To call meetings of County Superintendents of Schools, 
and other officers, for obtaining and imparting information on 
the practical workings of the school system, and the means of 
promoting its efficiency and usefulness. 

4th. To assemble teachers in Institutes, and employ competent 
instructors to impart information on improved methods of teach- 
ing and conducting schools and other relevanl matters. 



Remove sub- 
ordinate officers 



Establish one 
or more depart- 
'ments of a uni- 
versity. 



To keep in 
view the estab-* 

lishment of a 

university. 



Co-operate with 
Sup 1 1 Public In- 
struction. 



General duties 



Print and dis- 
tribute 1 a w s , 
forms, &c. 



Provide plans 
and speci lica- 
tions. 



Call meetings 
of Co. Sup'ts. 



Hold teachers' 1 
institutes. 






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Grant certifi- 
cates, &c. 



Ap p o r t i o n 
the school 

moneys. 



Discretionary 
apportionments 



Appeals. 



Official seal. 



Collect sun- 
dry materials. 



Prescribe reg- 
ulations. 



5 th. To grant certificates to graduates of the Department of 
Teaching, and to successful teachers ; also to fix the grades and 
standards of qualification of teachers generally. 

6th. To apportion, on or before the first day of May in each 
year, all school moneys subject to disbursement to their separate 
uses, and to notify the proper officers of such apportionment and 
the manner in which such moneys will be payable. 

7th. To make such apportionments as may, in his judgment, 
be right and just, when the census and returns on which the ap- 
portionments should be made are manifestly defective, or have 
not been received by the Superintendent. 

8th. To entertain and decide upon appeals and questions aris- 
ing under this act, or refer such to the Board of Education for 
decision. 

9th. To provide a seal for his office, with which, in connection 
with his own signature, to authenticate copies of decisions, acts, 
or documents, which copies so authenticated shall be of the same 
force as the originals. 

10th. To collect and preserve useful educational and histori- 
cal matter, and specimens of natural history ; also samples of 
school books and appliances for the information of school officers 
and teachers. 

11th. To prescribe rules and regulations for the management 
of the Department of Public Instruction. 



BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 



Sec. 14. Each Board of Public Instruction is hereby constitu- 

hodywfthpow- ted a c o r P orate bod y °y the name of " The Board of Public In- 

ers. struction for the county of , State of Florida," and in that 

name may acquire and hold real and personal estate, receive be- 
quests and donations, and perform other corporate acts for edu- 
cational purposes. 

Sec. 15. The title of the school property of the county shall be 
vested in them and their successors in office. 

Sec. 16. The members of the Board shall be paid from the 
county treasury, for their services and expenses, on the same basis 
as the County Commissioners are paid for their services and ex- 
penses. 

Sec. 1 7. The County Superintendent of Schools shall be secre- 
tary and agent of the Board. 

Sec. 18. Each Board shall, before proceeding to any other bus- 
iness, complete its own organization. Then the chairman and 
secretary shall make out and sign two copies of the proceedings 
of organization, and annex their affidavits to each that the same 
is a correct and true copy of the original. They shall file one 



To hold titles. 



Compensation. 



Secretary and 
Agent. 



Primary duty. 



Of school lands 
and fuuds. 



THE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA. ■ 

copy in the office of the clerk of the court of the county, to be 
by him recorded in the record of deeds, and file the other copy 
in the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

Sec. 19. It is the duty of each Board of Public Instruction, 
and they are hereby authorized and directed, 

1st. To obtain possession of, accept and hold under proper Hold the titles 
title as a corporation, all property possessed, acquired or held 
by the county for educational purposes, and to manage and dis- 
pose of the same for the best interests of education. 

2d. To have the charge, oversight and management of all 
lands lying in the county" which may belong to any public edu- 
cational fund, and of the common school moneys, with a view to 
the proper care of the lands,, and just distribution and use of 
the funds. 

3d. To locate and maintain schools in every locality in the Locate and 
county where they may be needed, to accommodate, as far as Shoois-schoo^ 
practicable, all the youth between the ages of six and twenty- <^ e deimed. 
one years during not less than three months in each year. 

4th. To appoint one and not more than live Trustees, on the Appoint trus- 
recommendation of the patrons, to have char!:;:) of the affairs of ^ an teac " 
one or more schools, and to employ such teachers as may be 
satisfactory to the Trustees. 

5th. To select and provide a site for each school house of not 
less than one acre of ground in the rural districts, and as nearly fu^^its sc ioca- 
that amount as practicable in the villages or cities ; the situa- tion « 
tion to be dry, airy, healthful and pleasant, also reasonably cen- 
tral and convenient of access for all who should attend the school. 

6th. To do whatever they may judge expedient with regard 
to purchasing or renting school sites and premises ; constructing, 
repairing, furnishing, warming, ventilating, keeping in order or General pow- 
improving the school houses, out-buildln^s fences, lands, and era and discre- 

ii i. • j-i i _ . t i lionary duties. 

movable property; procuring the proper apparatus, text-books 
for the schools, books and stationery for the teachers' use; grad- 
ing and classifying the pupils, and providing separate schools 
for the different classes in such manner as will secure the largest 
attendance of pupils, promote harmony and advancement of the 
school, when required by the patrons ; establishing schools of 
higher grades of instruction where the advancement and number 
of pupils require them, and establishing and maintaining school . 
libraries. 

7th. To apportion moneys to the different schools in propor- 
tion to the average attendance of pupils; Provided, That rea- ap ponion S in°| 
sonable exception may be made in favor of small schools in moneys, 
neighborhoods where the number^of youth who should attend is 
small, and their average attendance at school ranges high. 
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the school law of ploiiida. 



Candidates 
and certificates. 



Cor. tract with 
teachers. 



Keep accounts 
and report. 



Librarian and 
his duties. 



Pay of County 
Superintend' t. 



Plenary pow- 
ers. 

Regular meet- 
ing of Board. 



Expenses for 
ed ucati on a I 
purposes— h o w 
provided for. 



Uni v e r s i t y 
candidates. 



Not contract 
with members. 



8th. To examine candidates for teaching, grant certificates to 

those who prove, on examination, to be duly qualified, and to none 
others. 

9th. To enter into written contracts with teachers, audit and 
pay their just accounts, and those of other persons. 

10th. To keep accurate accounts of all their official acts, pro- 
ceedings and decisions, of all moneys received, held or disbursed, 
of all property acquired or disposed of, and a record of the 
and condition of each school, ami report to the Superintendent 
of Public Instruction when required. 

11th. To appoint a Librarian to have charge of the school 
library, who shall see that it is properly .cared for, and made 
available to all the inhabitants of the neighborhood, and to 
change the books from one library to another when it can be 
done for the general good. 

12th. To fix the compensation for services and expenses of 
the County Superintendent of Schools. 

13th. To perform all acts reasonable and necessary for the 
promotion of the educational interests of the county, and the 
general diflusion of knowledge among the citizens. 

14th. To hold regular meetings for the transaction of business, 
by arrangement with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, 
and to convene in special session on emergencies when sun 
ed by the County Superintendent of Schools. 

15th. To make out and lay before the County Commissioners, 
immediately after their organization for the present year, and 
on or before the day on which said commissioners levy the coun- 
ty taxes in each year thereafter, an itemized estimate of expen- 
ditures to be incurred for educational purposes during th 
lowing year, in order to maintain, as far as practicable, free schools 
for all the youth residing in the county, between the ages of six 
and twenty-one years, during not less than three months in the 
next succeeding year. The County Commissioners shall there- 
upon levy and collect such amounts in like manner as other taxes 
are collected, and cause the same to be paid to the credit of the 
proper fund. But such tax shall nut exceed one per cent." of the 
assessed value of taxable property. 

16th. To select the candidates for admission to the State 
University or Seminaries. 

Sec. 20. Xo Board of Public Instruction shall have power to 
enter into contract with any of its members, except for the pur- 
chase of a school site. 



COUNTY SVPEUIXTEZsU: 



coantySuper- Sec. 21. It is the duty of the County Superintendent of Schools, 
intended. an( j he ig herebv directed, 



THE SCHOOL LAW OF KLOKIi>A. 



11 



1st. To make timely inspection of the comity, to ascertain the 

localities in which schools should bo established, the number 
of youth who would attend each, and the amount of aid that cit- 
izens will contribute to encourage the establishing of any one 
school. 

2d. To present to the Board of Public Instruction plans and 
estimates for constructing school buildings and making other 
improvements which he may deem necessary. 

od. To visit each school at least once during each term, and 
make a thorough examination of the condition of the school, as 
respects the progress of the pupils in learning, the order and 
discipline observed, the system of instruction pursued, the at- 
tendance and progress of the pupils, the mode of keeping the 
school records, the character and condition of the school build- 
ings, furniture, books, apparatus and premises ; the efficiency 
of the School Trustees, the interest and co-operation of the citi- 
zens in regard to educational matters, the condition and useful- 
ness of the libraries, and to give such advice as he may judge 
proper. 

4th. To do all in his power to awaken an increased interest in 
parents, guardians, school trustees and teachers, with regard to 
the better education of youth in every respect, and in the gen- 
eral diffusion of knowledge. 

5 tli. To confer with school trustees frequently , and see that 
they attend to their duties, keeping them supplied with copies 
of the school lay/, decisions, blanks, and regulations of the De- 
partment 

6th. To select for School Trustees persons whose characters, 
qualifications, and sympathy with education specially commend 
them to those positions. 

7tb. To keep a record by number, name, and description of 
locality of each school established, of the expenses incurred for 
and of his visits of inspection to the several schools. 

8th. To notify the State Superintendent immediately on their 
entering upon their duties the names and addresses of all county 
1 officers and teachers. 

9th. To decide upon questions in dispute wdiich arise under 
the operations of this act, when submittted to him by the parties 
interested, or to refer the cases to the Board of Public Instruc- 
tion. 

10th. To see that the interests of the county are properly re- 
garded, and its rights secured in the making and performance of 
every contract for the construction of school buildings, or for 
other purposes ; and that all moneys apportioned to, or raised 
by the county, are applied to the objects for which they were 
granted or raised. 



Prcpara t o r y 
inspection. 



Plans for build- 
ings, &c. 



Vi 8 i t each 
school once a 
term and exam- 
ine its affairs. 



Excite inter- 
est in education 



Confer with 
trustees. 



Qualifications 
of trustees. 



An account 
with school. 



Report namce. 



Decide dispu- 
ted questions. 



Watch over 
the school in 
tereats. 



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11th. To establish and conduct schools in the county, under 
the direction of the State Superintendent, "before the Board of 
f^Bcrfrd'o* Public Instruction shall have been organized, or when the Board, 
public 'instruc- without sufficient reason, and in disregard of the public good, 
fail or neglect to establish and maintain free public schools for 
all the youth as herein provided, and to perform' all acts needful 
for the accomplishment of the object, in the stead of the Board 
of Public Instruction in such cases. 

12th. To examine candidates for teaching when empowered 
to do so by the Board of Public Instruction. 

13th. To revoke or suspend such certificates, and to suspend 
those issued by other authority for cause manifestly sufficient ; 
giving notice in writing to the authority issuing them, and of* 
the grounds for so doing; also notifying the teacher in .like 
manner, and of the right of appeal ; to whom and when such ap- 
peal should be made. 



tion. 



Examine can 
didu :s. 



' Revoke or sus 
pend certifi' 

cates. 



SCHOOL TRUSTEES. 



Take charge 
of schools. 



General duties. 



Inspect schools. 



Suspend or ex- 
pel pupils. 



Encourage 
prompt atten- 
dance. 



Sec. 22. It is the duty of every School Trustee, or Board of 
School Trustees, and they are hereby authorized : 

1st. To take the special charge, inspection, and management 
of all the schools and school interests over which they have 
been appointed. 

2d. To attend to the construction, rental, repair, and improv- 
ing of the school buildings, furniture, fences, grounds, and fix- 
tures ; to the supply of the proper text-books, stationery, and 
apparatus for the school and teacher ; the books for the libra- 
ries ; to procuring a copy of the school laws, regulations, and 
decisions, and the proper forms for the teacher and for statistical 
reports. 

3d. To inspect each school once a month, and see that it is 
conducted according to the regulations of the Department ; that 
the instruction and moral inlluences are good ; that the atten- 
dance, deportment, and order observed by the pupils are satis- 
factory, and that the school property, of whatever kind, is prop- 
erly kept in order. 

4th. To attend at other times when 'requested by, and co-op- 
erate with, the teacher in efforts to elevate the character and 
condition or the school; to extend the - suspension of, or expel 
from school, any pupil for gross misconduct, immorality, a disre- 
gard of, or persistent opposition to the authority of the teacher. 
But such restriction is not to be continued after a manifest re- 
formation, and a sincere determination to do well in future. 

5th. To endeavor to stimulate parents and guardians to co-op- 
erate in securing prompt and regular attendance of their children, 
and the careful observance of needful regulations, and to excite 



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among citizens generally greater interest in education ; also to 
suggest to the ""County Superintendent changes and improve- 
ments that seem important to them. 

6th. To keep full and correct records of all their official acts Kcep accounts 
and proceedings, acccunts of all moneys -and property received, ai!d records. 
expended, or disbursed, the length of time each teacher was 
actually employed in the school, and certify to the accounts of 
teachers or other persons. 

7th. To report to the County Superintendent quarterly, or of- R ^ orfc 
tener when required, on all matters under their charge. 

TEACHERS" CERTIFICATES. 

Sec. 23. A certificate of qualification to teach a school may be r , y whom grant- 
granted by a Board of Public Instruction, to be good in the ed. 
county for one year; also by the Superintendent of Public In- 
struction to graduates of the Department of Teaching, and to emi- 
nently successful teachers, to be good in any part of the State 
during the time specified therein. 

Sec. 24. Certificates may be of three grades, the standard of Three gra( i es , 
qualification to be fixed by the Superintendent of Public In- 
struction. 

Sec. 25. Such certificates may he granted to any candidate, 
who, in addition to possessing the requisite literary qualifica- whoareeiigi- 
tious, produces satisfactory evidence of maintaining a good 
moral character, and of possessing the art of imparting instruc- 
tion and managing a school, ana who can freely and cheerfully 
take the oath or affirmation prescribed by the Constitution. 

Sec. 26. A Board of Public Instruction may charge each ap- one dollar fee. 
plicant for a certificate one dollar before commencing the ex- 
amination, which money shall be applied to defraying the ex- 
penses of teachers'" institutes in the county. 

Sec. 27. A certificate may be suspended by a County Super- 
intendent and annulled by the authority which issued it, for a 5 e e J ded ° r 
any cause that would disqualify a candidate. 



TEACHERS. 

Sec. 28. Every teacher is hereby directed and authorized : Teachers' dut's. 
1st. To labor faithfully and earnestly for the advancement of 
the pupils in their studies, deportment and morals, and embrace i ncl,lc t ate tr ?J*. 

• i . i , i , . honesty, patrio- 

every opportunity to inculcate, by precept and example, the tiem. 
principles of Truth, Honesty, Patriotism, and the practice of 
every Christian virtue. 



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Personal luibits. 



The. schoo' 
house. 



En force re 
st fictions. 



Suspend pupils. 



Examinations 



D-el i v e r up 

keys, ^c. • 



Exemption. 



Bible r.nd de- 
votional exer- 
cises. 



2d. To require the pupils to observe personal cleanliness, 
neatness, order, promptness, and gentility of manners, to avoid 
vulgarity and profanity, and to cultivate in them habits of in- 
dustry and economy, a regard for the rights and feelings of 
others, and their own responsibilities and duties as citizens. 

3d. To see that the school house, and all things pertaining 
thereto, are not unnecessarily defaced or injured. 

4th. To enforce needful restrictions upon the conduct of the 
pupils in or near the school house and grounds, avoiding at all 
times unnecessary severity and measures that are degrading in 
their tendency. 

5th. To suspend pupils from school for ten days for gross 
immorality, misconduct or persistent violations of the re 
tions; giving immediate notice to the parent or guardian of the 
pupil, and to the School Trustee of the suspension, and the 
cause for it. 

6th. To hold a public examination of the school once each 
term. 

7th. To deliver up the keys and ail school property to the 
Trustee on closing or suspending the school, and in all things to 
conform to the regulations of the Department. 

Sec. 29. No teacher while actually engaged in his profession 
shall be liable to military or jury service, nor to a deduction of 
salary for necessary absence while attending a teachers' insti- 
tute. " 

Sec. 30. The reading of the Bible in, and short devotional 
exercises of a non-sectarian character at the opening of school 
are not to be prohibited; but no pupil is to be required to en- 
gage in them against his conscience or contrary to the wishes of 
his parents or guardian. 

TIME. 



A day. 
A month. 

A term. 
A year. 

Holidays. 



Lost time. 



JManual labor. 



Sec. 31. 1st. A school day shall not comprise more than six 
hours exclusive of recesses. 

2d. A school month contains twenty-two days exclusive of 
the first and last days of each week. 

3d. A school term contains three school months. 

4th. The school year contains three terms. 

Sec. 32. All recognized State or national holidays are school hol- 
idays : also the time necessarily spent by a teacher in going to, 
attending and returning from a teachers' institute. 

Sec. 33. Lost time may be made up by a teacher, at the dis- 
cretion of the School Trustee, when no conflict would be occa- 
sioned with the arrangements of the Board of Public Instruc- 
tion. 

Sec. 34. One half day in each week may be devoted to in- 
struct ion in some branch of needle work or manual \abor. 



TTtK SCHOOL LAW Or rLOKIDA, 1$ 



GENERAL PROVISIONS ON SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL 

MONEYS. 

Sec. 35. When it is more convenient for youth residing in Redden I of 
one count v to attend school in an adjoining county, they may one comity m»y 

. , -, £• A i' o i. i t« ■ i ■ ' l- attend in an- 

do so by the concurrence ot the School superintendents of the other, 

counties. The proportion of school money for such youth 
shall be transferred by requisition ot* the Superintendent of 
Schools of the county in which the youth resides upon the 
Treasurer of the School Funds of that county, to the Treasurer 
of the School Funds of the county in which the school is loca- 
ted. 

Sec. 30. When the citizens of a neighborhood desire the ben- 
efits of a free public school prior to the system going into gen- 
eral operation, and when they shall have raised by gift orvoluu- ^JjJ^ contri- 
tary contribution among themselves a sum sufficient to defray buttons, 
one-half the salary of a teacher or teachers for not less 
than three months, and have secured the payment of the 
same to the satisfaction of the Board of Public Instruction, 
and made suitable arrangements for the accommodation 
of the school and the board of the teacher, then the Board of 
Public Instruction shall notify the County Commissioners of 
the amount and the purpose for which the money is required, 
and the County Commissioners shall, at the next levy and col- 
lection of taxes, raise the same amount, not to exceed one dol- 
lar per month for each pupil entitled to attend the school; and 
the Board of Public Instruction shall open the school accord? 
ingly, and use the funds so collected for its support. 

Sec. 37. When a school district, by neglect of proper action, 
forfeits its portion of the common school fund, the money so 
forfeited shall constitute a " Contingent Reserve Fund," to be 
expended under the direction of the Superintendent of Public 
Instruction in the county so forfeiting, or in institutes for the 
higher instruction of teachers. 

Sec. 38. It shall be the duty of the Tax Assessor of each coun- 
ty, at the time of assessing the taxes of his county, to take the census to be 
census of all the children of the county between the ages of four Assessor, 
and twenty-one, also six and twenty-one years, and if any of 
them be deaf mutes, that he so state, and report the same on 
oath to the County Superintendent on, or before, the first of 
June next, and each and every year thereafter; for which safd 
service he shall receive five cents for each child reported to the 
County Superintendent ; and upon failure of the Tax Assessor to 
perform the duties herein required, he shall forfeit the sum of 
fifty dollar?, to be deducted from the sum which the County 



Forfeited 
moneys. 



16 



THE SCHOOL LAW OF FLORIDA. 



Census by Co. 
Sup't. 



For d a m a g e 
and obscenitj. 



Insulting 
Teacher. 



Arbitrati o n s 
fbinding. 



Powers and 
duties of arbi- 
trators. 



Compensation. 



No action in 
Court. 



Appeals. 



Final dec i s ■ 
ions. 

Acts repealed. 



Commissioners may allow him for assessing and collecting the 
taxes of his county. 

Sec. 39. In case the Tax Assessor fails to take the census of 
the children, as above provided, in any year, then the County 
Superintendent of Schools shall perform that duty. 

PENALTIES. 

Sec. 40. Any person who shall wilfully cut, paint, paste or 
deface, by writing or in any other manner, any school building, 
furniture, apparatus, appliance, outbuilding, grounds, fence, tree, 
post, or other school property, with obscene word, image, 
or device, shall, upon conviction before any court of com- 
petent jurisdiction, be . liable to a fine not exceeding one 
hundred dollars, or imprisonment in the county jail not exceed- 
ing fifteen days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. 

Sec. 41. Any person who shall, within the school house or 
grounds, upbraid or insult any teacher in the presence of the 
pupils, shall, upon conviction, be liable to a fine of twenty-five 
dollars. 

ARBITRATIONS AND -APPEALS. 

Sec. 42. All matters of difference which may arise between 
school officers and teachers, or other persons, under the opera- 
tions of this act, shall be submitted to the decision of arbitra- 
tors, to be chosen one by each party. If the two cannot agree 
they shall choose a third, and the decision of any two of them 
shall be binding. 

Sec 43. Arbitrators shall have power to administer oaths, 
send for persons and papers, take testimony, and determine both 
the matter in dispute and the costs of the arbitration. They 
shall file a copy of their proceedings and decision in the office of 
the County Superintendent of schools. 

Sec. 44. Arbitrators shall receive the same compensation as 
county jurors. 

Sec 45. No action shall be entertained in any court at law on 
matters in dispute arising under the operations of this act, that 
can be settled by arbitration. 

Sec 4&. Parties aggrieved or dissatisfied with the acts or de- 
cisions of school officers may appeal within ten days to the next 
superior authority. 

Sec 47. The decisions of the Superintendent of Public In- 
struction, or of the Board of Education, shall be final. 

Sec 48. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with the pro- 
visions of this act are hereby repealed. 
Approved January 30th, 1869. 



REGULATIO] 

FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS 



OF THE 



DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 



Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, ] 
Tallahassee, Feb. 17th, 1869. j 
The following regulations, forms, and instructions have been 
been prepared (section 13, clauses 1 and 11) for the use and 
guidance of school officers and teachers (section 6, clause 1.) 
They are intended to aid in the speedy organization of the 
Department, in the early establishment of schools, and in secur- 
ing that uniformity and* accuracy of proceedings which are es- 
sential to good order. 

OFFICERS, 

Regulation 1.— Qualifications.— Persons, to be eligible to 
appointment to offices in this Department must be well en- 
dorsed as possessing, substantially, the following qualified 

" They are personally known to us as citizens of good moral 
character, upright, responsible, and desirous of extending the 
benefits of free public instruction to all classes of youth? As 
officers, they will be found competent, impartial, and faithful in 
the performance of their duties. For these reasons we 
them for appointment." 

Remark. — The design of this method of selecting school offi- 
cers is to have them chosen by the people, so that all interests 
may be, if possible, more fairly represented than Us a popular 
election, !t is .,_. men f w isdom, 

prudence, and - y, worthy the esteem and capabl 

retaining the confidence of the people. Upon them the si; 
ofthesysl 



18 REGULATIONS, FORMS, AND tNSTRUCTIONS Of 

(No. 1.) 
FORM OF RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD OF PUBLIC [NSTRUCTION. 

[Note.— Members of the Legislature, when recommending candidates for appointment 

as members of the Board of Public Instruction, are respectfully requested to use this 
form.] 

County of _.„_■) 

---'--- -- 18 J 

To ... 

/Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

Sir : The undersigned, members of the Senate and Assem- 
bly, representing the county of have the honor 

to recommend the following named persons to be appointed 
members of the Board of Public Instruction for that county : 



PRECINCT. POST OFFICE. 



Qualifications. — (See Regulation 1.) 
(Signed) 



Remark. — A Board of Public Instruction need not consist of 
more than three members when the different interests are satis- 
factorily represented by them. Five is the largest number al- 
lowed (section 3.) The Board will immediately, on appoint- 
ment, complete its organization according to section 18. The 
general duties are stated in sections 14 to 20, inclusive ; also in 
sections 23, 25, 26, 36, &c 



No. JO 

form 01" atp0intment of a member of a board of public 
instruction. 

Office of the Board of Education of Florida, ) 
Tallahassee, 18 j" 



To 



Sir : At a meeting of the Board of Education of Florida, 
held on the... day of.. ,..18 you were duly 

appointed to be a member of the Board of Public Instruction 
for the county of.. during the faithful and val- 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 19 

uable performance of the duties which the position devolves 
upon you — not to exceed four ye 

Please signify your acceptance within ten days from receipt 
of this notification. 

Very respectfully, 

President, 



Secretary. 



(No. 3.) 

FORM OF ACCEPTANCE OF MEMBER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC 
INSTRUCTION. 



I 



County of 

18 

To 

President of the Board of Education of Florida. 
Sir : I have received your letter of the notify- 
ing me of my appointment, by the Board of Education, to he a 
member of the Board of Public Instruction for the county 

of 

I hereby accept the appointment. Please find annexed my 
oath of office, duly sworn and subscribed to. 
Very respectfully, 



I, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that 

I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and Govern- 
ment of the United States, and of the State of Florida, against 
all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will bear true faith, 
loyalty, and allegiance to the same ; and that I am entitled to 
hold office under the Constitution of the State of Florida ; that 
I will well and faithfully perform all the duties of the office of 
a Member of the Board of Public Instruction for the county 

of. on which I am about to enter. So help 

me God. (gigned) 

Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 

A. I). 18 



Peculation 2. — School Trustees will be governed, in the 
general management of their affairs, by the directions of the 
Board of Public Instruction of the county. 



20 REGULATIONS, FORMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS OF 

(No, 4.) 
FORM OF RECOMMENDATION FOR SCHOOL TRUSTEE. 



School No. 

Situated County of. 



is 



To. 



County SupH of Schools and Sec r y B\l Pub. Listen. 
Sir : The undersigned, fairly representing the patrons of 

School No... at in this county, recommend 

the following named persons to be Trustees of our school : 



NAMES. 1 PRECINCT. 


POST OFFICE. 


1 

1 





Qualifications. — (Soe Regulation 1.) 
(Signed) 



/?e>nf/?*£.-ScnooLTRUSTEES.-One good competent Trustee who 
will take a lively interest in the affairs of the school is sufficient. 
When the responsibility is divided among several, they will be 
more likely to neglect the work than one man, when the duty is 
laid upon him. Trustees are to be recommended by the patrons 
of the school (section 4), but the County Superintendent may 
exercise some discretion in nominating them (section 21, 
clause 6.) 



<No. 5 j 

form of appointment of school trustee. 

Office of tiie Board of Public Instruction 

for the County of 

: 18 



To 



Sir : At a meeting of the Board of Public Instruction 

for the county of ., held at on 

the day of ..18 you were duly 

recommended by the patrons of school No. situated at 

as a suitable person to act as Truster 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 21 

for their school, and were appointed accordingly for four yearj^ 
or during the faithful and valuable performance of the duties 
which the position devolves upon you. 

A blank form of acceptance is herewith enclosed, which please 
fill out and return, with the oath attached duly executed. 
Very respectfully, 



Sec'y and Co. Sup'i of /School*, 

(No. 6.) 

form ok acceptance of appointment as school trustee. 

County of ) 

- — - --18 \ 



To _. : 

Setfy and County Superintendent of Schools. 
Sir : I have received your letter of the notify- 
ing me of my appointment, by the Board of Public Instruction 

for this county, to be a School Trustee of school No situated 

at 

I hereby accept the appointment. Please find annexed my 
oath of office, duly sworn and subscribed to. 
Very respectfully, 



Oath, the same as in Form 3. 



TEACHERS. 

Peculation 3. — Any person, to be considered a teacher in 
the meaning of the school law, or entitled to compensation for 
services or any of the privileges and immunities of a teacher, 
must, at the time of performing the services or claiming the im- 
munities, hold a teacher's certificate unimpaired by suspension, 
revocation, or limitation (section 27.) 

Regulation 4.— Eligibility.-— A candidate for teaching, to 
be eligible to cm, examination, must produce satisfactory evi- 
dence of being of strictly temperate habits, and maintaining 
a good moral character (section 25.) 

Remark. — A fee of one dollar may be charged before com- 
mencing the examination (section 20.) 



REGULATIONS, FORMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS OF 

(No. 7.) 
FORM OF RECOMMENDATION AS TEACHER. 

1ft 



To 



Sec'y and County SnpH of Schools. 
Sir : The undersigned are well and personally acquainted 

with of ■. and take 

pleasure in commending to be a person of strictly temper- 
ate habits, of good moral character, and, if found possessed of 
the requisite literary qualifications, would be worthy the confi- 
dence of the people as an instructor of youth. 
Very respectfully, 



Regulation 5. — Third Class Certificate. — To be entitled 
to a certificate of this grade, a candidate must, on examination, 
be able (section 24) — 

1st. To read intelligibly from the Bible or any school reader 
in common use ; 

2d. To spell correctly the words of any ordinary sentence ; 

3d. To write a plain hand ; 

4th. To solve readily questions involving the four primary 
rules of Arithmetic, and explain the principles on which their 
solution depends ; 

5th. To have some general knowledge of Geography : as the 
location and boundaries of continents ; the relative positions of 
the principal countries, oceans, seas, and rivers; the boundaries 
and capitals of the United States and of the several States and 
Territories ; 

6th. To have some general knowledge of the history of the 
United States and of the State of Florida ; 

7th. To have some good, practical knowledge of school or- 
ganization, classification, management, and discipline, and of 
the arts of interesting youth, and imparting instruction. 

Remark 1. — It is not intended that the prescribed standard 
should be so rigidly applied as to exclude those who have suc- 
ceeded well, although they may be imperfect on some of the 
minor points. 

Remark 2. — But a teacher may improve by study and prac- 
tice, as well as a pupil. None should be continued the second 
year who do not take pride enough in their profession to come 
fully up to the lowest grade of qualification. 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 

(No. a.) 

FORM OF TEACHER'S CERTIFICATE — THIRD CLASS. 



Office of 

FOR.... C 

18 



Board of Public Instruction for C< 



OUNTY, > 



This is to certify that .......having placet! 

on file in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools of 
this county, satisfactory evidence of maintaining a good moral 

character, and having creditably sustained an examination by 

in the elements of Reading, Spelling, Writing, Arithmetic, Ge- 
ography, and the History of the United States, as well as in the 
arts of imparting instruction and managing a school, is there- 
fore entitled to receive this Teacher's Certificate of the Third 
Class, and is hereby pronounced competent to teach the public 

school No at ...... in this county, or such 

other school as the Board may direct, until the .day 

of .......18 and will be respected accordingly. 

(Signed) 

I,- -— „ do solemnly swear (or affirm) 

that I will support, protect, and defend the Constitution and 
Government of the United States, and of the State of Florida, 
against all enemies, domestic or foreign, and that I will hear true 
faith, loyalty, and allegiance to the same, any ordinance or res- 
olution of any State Convention or Legislature to the contrary 
notwithstanding. So help me God. 
(Signed) 

Sworn and subscribed to before me this dav of 

A. D. 18 



Regulation 6. — Second Class.— In addition to the foregoing 
qualifications, a candidate for a Second Class Certificate must, 
on examination, be able (section 24) — 

1. To read with ease and accuracy; 

2. To write a plain, free hand ; 

3. To spell correctly ; 

4. To solve readily the questions in any Practical Arithmetic 
in common use ; 

5. To have a good knowledge of Geography ; 

G. To be familiar with the English Grammar, so as to apply 



I >RMS, AM) iSSTRUCTlOXS 

its principles correctly in composing, spelling, and punctuating 
a letter, of any ordinary sentence ; 

7. To have a good knowledge of the outlines of general His- 
tory, and especially that of the United States and of Florida; 

8. To be acquainted with the elements of Book-Keeping ; 

9. To understand and be able to explain the principles which 
underlie the branches taught; 

10. To understand well the proper organization, classification, 
management, and discipline of a school, the improved methods 
of teaching, and to possess good self control 



(No. 0.) 

form of teacher's certificate — second class. 

Office of 

Board of Public Instruction for County, 

18 

This is to certify that... of. having 

placed on file in the office of the County Superintendent of 
Schools of this county, satisfactory evidence of maintaining a 
good moral character, and having creditably sustained an ex- 
amination by _____ ___ 

in Beading, Writing, Spelling, Practical Arithmetic, Geography, 
English Grammar, History, the elements of Book-Keeping, and 
on the principles which underlie those branches, together with 
the proper organization and management of a school, and the 
improved methods of teaching, is therefore entitled to receive 
this Teacher's Certificate of the Second Class, and is hereby 

pronounced competent to teach the public school _No._... at 

in this county, or such other school as 

the Board may direct, until the day of „ 

18 and will be respected accordingly. 
(Signed) 

Oath, same as in Form 8. 



Remark. — Teachers' Certificates of the First Class will 
be granted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to emi- 
nently successful teachers of the Second Class, and to graduates 
of the Department of Teaching (section 24.) The standard of 
qualifications will be determined hereafter. 



1HE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION'. 25 

TIME OF ISSUING CERTIFICATES. 

Remark 1.— Although a Board of Public Instruction may ex- 
amine teachers and grant certificates (section 1 9, clause 8) at 
any time, or authorize the County Superintendent to do so, 
which may continue in force in the county for one year from 
date, yet it may be found desirable to fix upon certain days and 
places at which this particular duty will be attended to. Cer- 
tificates may be issued to expire within the year, to correspond 
with the times of holding the meetings. By such an arrange- 
ment, both the Board and the teachers would be accommodated. 

Remark 2.— Ample notice should be given of all such meet- 
ings by the County Superintendent, so that every teacher, or 
person desirous of teaching, may have the opportunity of pre- 
paring for the examination. 



(No. 10.) 
FORM OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF TEACHER^ CERTIF 

Office of the \ 

Board of Public Instruction for Couni 

-18 ) 

To. ._ 

Teacher. 

It is my unpleasant duty to inform you that certain charges 
have been preferred against you, on apparently sufl 
grounds, alleging that (state the charges plainly and briefly— 
see section 21, clause 13, and section 27), in consequence oi 
which your certificate to teach a public school is hereby de- 
clared suspended (or revoked, as the case may he), and th« 
to teach a public school in this State, as well as the prh 
conferred by said certificate, are suspended (or revoked, as the 
case may require) until further notice. 
m The case will be presented to the Board of Publi 
tion, (or Superintendent of Public Instruction, if the certificate 
had been issued by him ; also state the time mid place at 
a hearing will be granted), at which time you shall have an op 
portumty to make a full and fair vindication of the charges, in 
conformity to the regulations of the Department oi" Public In- 
struction. Very respectfully, 



County SupH of Schools. 



26 REGULATIONS, FORMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS OF 

(No. 11.) 
FORM OF CONTRACT WITH TEACHER. 

This Contract, by and between teacher, 

and the Board of Public Instruction for the county of - 

State of Florida, witnesseth that : 

The said agrees to teach the public school 

No.. ......at or such other public school as the 

Board may elect, commencing on the day of. 18 

for the term of months, and to perform well and faithfully 

the duties of teacher, according to law and the regulations of 
the Department of Public Instruction of Florida. 

For and in consideration of services, so rendered, the said 

Board of Public Instruction for the county of. _ 

agree to pay to the said . the sum of. 

dollars per school month, and to give such further aid as the 
law requires. (Signed) 



Witness 



Teacher. 
By order and on behalf of Board of Pub. Insfn. 



[Contract between teacher and Board of Public Instruction to be executed in dupli- 
cate, and one copy held by each party. A five-cent United States revenue stamp is re- 
quired on the original.] 



(No. 12.) 

FORM OF AWARD OF BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION ON CHARGES 
AGAINST A TEACHER ON APPEAL. 



Office of the Board of Public Instruction 

....18 



for the County of ..._ 



To _ ...._. 

Teacher. 

After a fair and careful examination, on appeal, of the charges 

preferred against you by _ to wit : (recite 

the charges plainly and briefly) it appears to this Board that 
(state the conclusion of the Board) you are hereby honorably 
acquitted and continued in your position in »(or " censured and 
discharged from," as the case may be) the service of this Board, 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 27 

Your salary will be continued from the time of your suspension 
(or u will not be continued," in case the suspension is confirmed 
or certificate revoked.) 

Chairman, 
Sec'y and Co. SupH of Schools. 



<No. 13.) 
FOEM OF NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF A PUPIL BY A TEACHER. 

School No. _... ) 

- 18 \ 

To _ 

School Trustee. 

I regret to be compelled to inform you that under the provis- 
ion of the School Law (section 28, clause 5) I have found it ne- 
cessary, for the good of the school, to suspend 

(name the pupil) from attendance at school for days 

(not exceeding ten.) The cause for such suspension is (state the 
cause ; as, gross immorality, flagrant misconduct, persistent op- 
position to the authority of the teacher.) Have the kindness to 
call on me at your earliest convenience, to extend such aid and 
advice, and take such further action as you may judoe proper, 
according to section 22, clause 4, of the law. 
Very respectfully, 



eher. 

Remark 1.— The teacher will also give notice to the parent 
or guardian of the pupil (section 28, clause 5.) This may prop- 
erly be done in person. At the interview, the teacher should 
carefully avoid finding needless fault with the child, and should 
manifest such a kindly spirit towards both parent and child as 
should satisfy them that the suspension was not prompted by 
any malice, but only for the good of the pupil and the school. 
Indeed, it is much better to have a good, frank interview with 
the parent or guardian in advance of the suspension, in order, if 
possible, to reclaim the erring youth without a resort to a meas- 
ure which would necessarily affect his character and standing in 
the school and the neighborhood. 

Remark 2.— The School Trustee may confirm, revoke, or ex- 
tend the suspension of the pupil, as he may judge best (section 
22, clause 4.) He should give notice accordingly to the parent 



28 REGULATIONS, FORMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS OF 

or guardian of the pupil. The necessary modification of above 
form to adapt it to the purpose of expelling a pupil, will readily 
suggest itself. 

Remark 3. — Should there be manifest injustice in the case, 
the parties feeling aggrieved may* appeal to the County Superin- 
tendent of Schools (section 21, clause 9), conforming, substan- 
tially, to the prescribed manner of making appeals. 



UNIVERSITY. 

(See section 11, clause C.) 

Regulation 1. — Eligibility. — No person will be eligible to 
admission to the University who does not maintain a good 
moral character. 

Regulation 8. — Admission to the Preparatory Depart- 
ment will be based on a thorough examination upon the stan- 
dard of literary qualifications fixed for a Third-Class Teacher's 
Certificate. (See page 22.) 

Regulation 0. — Admission to the Department of Teach- 
ing will be based on a thorough examination upon the standard 
of literary qualifications prescribed for a Second-Class Certificate. 
(Page 23.) 

Remark. — Further terms for admission, &c, will be prescribed 
by the Board of Education. 

(No. 14.) 

fobm of recommendation of a state pupii, to a board or 
public instruction. 

To 

County Sup"t of Schools. 

This eertifu oi 

aged... ars, is well known to us as a person of good 

moral character, and is desirous of preparing for teaching in 

the public schools of this State. We recommend as a. 

suitable candidate for appointment as State pupil in one of the 
Departments of Teaching in the University. 
(Signed) 






•THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 29 

Remark 1, — When a Hoard of Public Instruction have select- 
ed a candidate as State pupil, the Secretary of the Board will 
endorse on the recommendation the following ; 

"Approved : respectfully recommended for appointment as 
State pupil in one of the departments of teaching in the Uni- 
versity. (Signed) 

"Sedy and County SupH of Schools." 

and forward it to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

Remark 2.— ^-Instruction only, in the University, is free to 
State pupils. They must provide for their own board and inci- 
dental expenses. In these matters every assistance will be ren- 
dered them (section 11, clause 6.) 

(Ne. 15.) 

form of appointment of a state pupil by the board of 

education. 

Board of Education, ) 

Tallahassee, 18 j 

This is to certify that the aforesaid applicant, provided 

shall pass the requisite preliminary examination, is hereby ap- 
pointed as a Pupil in the 

to have and enjoy all its privileges, and be subject to its rules 
and regulations. 



n 



President and SnpH of Pub. Xnstfn. 



EDUCATIONAL LANDS AND FUNDS. 

Regulation 10. — A Board of Public Instruction in its man- 
agement of public educational lands and funds will be governed 
by the general regulations of the Board of Education. 



A GENERAL LINE OF POLICY. 

Remark 1.— Until full regulations shall be established, coun- 
ty Boards are earnestly requested, 

1st. To use great discretion, prudence and a wise economy 
in all their arrangements. 



36 REGULATIONS, FORMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS OP 

2d. To keep accurate accounts of all moneys received and paid 
out, and of all business transactions. 

3d. To avoid excessive taxation as they would a dangerous 
rock in navigating a ship at sea. 

4th. To use every means to secure material assistance from 
the friends and patrons of each school before starting it; as, in 
the gift of a lot of land, contributions of money, materials or 
labor in the construction or repair of a school building, or in 
the use of a suitable one free of rent, and in sharing the ex- 
penses of the school among themselves ; as, in providing board 
for the teacher without making it a county charge, &c. 

Remark 2.— The first object and the great final aim towards 
which all efforts are to be directed is the establishment of good 
schools for all the youth, in a harmonious and satisfactory man- 
ner. But the finances of the State are not in a condition at pre- 
sent, to warrant heavy taxation. The people are unused to free 
schools. Would it not be the height of folly to begin by in- 
curring such heavy public expenses as to make the system 
odious before the benefits which must result from it have come 
to be appreciated ? When a person has put in his own money 
or labor he takes greater interest in the work. Is it not better, 
therefore, to begin this year's operations by encouraging private 
individuals, interested in the schools, to do all in their power, 
gratuitously ? When business improves — as no doubt it will 
soon — more funds can be raised and with greater ease than at 
present. Employ good teachers. They will make good schools, 
and good schools will be sustained much more willingly than 
poor ones. 

Remark 3. — The greatest caution and good judgment must 
be used in the selection of a Treasurer, lest the funds intrusted 
to him should be squandered or lost. He need not, of necessi- 
ty, be a member of the Board, but he should be 

1st. An honest man. 

2d. A RESPONSIBLE MAN. 

3d. The provisions of section 9, clauses 2 and 3, should be 
rigidly applied, not only to the satisfaction of the County Com- 
missioners, but certainly, to the entire satisfaction of the Board 
of Public Instruction. 

Remark 4. — As each county is a school district, it may for- 
feit its portion of the State school funds according to Article 
8, section 8, of the present constitution. Section 37 of the 
school law provides for the use of such funds. 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 31 

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS. 

Regulation 11. — The County Superintendent being the Sec- 
retary of the Board of Public Instruction, will keep its books, 
papers and records. 

As its Agent he will execute its orders. 

Frequent communication and a ready co-operation on his 
part, with the Superintendent of Public Instruction is expected 
and cordially invited. 

Remark 1. — This officer will be the working man of the Board. 
If he be active and energetic, and at the same time is judicious 
in all his acts — if he studies to cultivate harmony, and promote 
the best interests of the schools, he will be a most useful and 
valuable officer. 

Remark 2. — Incompetency, neglect, &c, on his part, should 
be reported by the Board to the Superintendent of Public In 
struction. 

His duties are prescribed in sections 21, 27, 85, 38, 39, &c. 

(No. 16.) 

form of a call for a meeting of a board of public 
instruction. 

Office of the 

Board of Public Instruction for.. _ County 

.18 

To _ 



I have the honor to request your attendance at a special 
(or regular) meeting of the Board of Public Instruction for 

this county, to be held at .on the. day of 

at the hour of A. M. (or P. M.) for the purpose 

of (state the object of the meeting, if a special meeting.) 



Sec'y and County SupH of Schools. 



(No. 17.) 

FORM OF PUBLIC NOTICE OF A MEETING OF A HOARD OF PUBLIC 
INSTRUCTION. 

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Public 
Instruction for this countv will be held at on 



32 



REGULATIONS, FORMS; AND INSTRUCTIONS OF 



the. day of at the hour of A. M. (or P. M., as 

may be) for the purpose of (state the object.) 

Dated day of 18 

tSec'y and County Sup't /Schools. 



(No. 18.) 
FORM OF ACCOUNT. 

The. Board of Public Instruction^ 

For the County of - -..State of Florida, 

To Dr. 



Ye 

Month. 



Day. 



(Specify the items, with date of each.) 

Or. ' I 

(When payments have been received make proper 
credits in form as above.) 

Balance due 



Cents 



Received Payment. 
(Signed) 
Dated. 1 



Remark. — Accounts of all local expenses incurred by School 
Trustees under authority of the Board of Public Instruction for 
the county, will be paid by the Treasurer on the order of the 
Board (section 19, clause 9), after being duly certified toby the 
Trustees (section 22, clause 6.) 

The following endorsement should be made upon the back of 
the account by the Trustee or Board of Trustees of the school 
for which the expenses were incurred : 



(No. 19.) 

form of certificate to an account. 

School No.. j 

Situated at C 

s \ 

This certifies that the within account has*been duly examined 

by (name the officer or committee), and has been by him (or 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, 



33 



them) pronounced correct and just in every particular. The 

amount due is dollars and cents. 

(Signed) 



Remark. — When there is an organized Board of School Trus- 
tees, the certificate should be signed as follows : 

By order of the Board. 



Chairman.. 



Secretary. 



(No. 20.) 

FORM OF WARRANT ON A TREASURER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC IN- 
STRUCTION; 



No. 

To.. 



Treasurer of B'd of Pub. Ins. for the County of State of Florida. 

Pay to the order of. _ _. the sum 

of dollars, from any moneys now in or 

that may come into your hands belonging to the 

fund ; it being for (state the purpose for which the ex- 
penditure was made.) 
Dated at._ this -day of '... ....18 

Signed. 



Chairman. 



(No. 21.) 
FORM OF BOND TO BE GIVEN BY ANY SCHOOL OFFICER. 

{Section 9, clause 2.) 

Know all Men by these Presents, That v/e, A. B., the 
Treasurer (or other officer to be entrusted with moneys, &c.,) of 

the Board of Public Instruction for the county of. _ 

State of Florida, as principal, and C. D. and E. F., his sureties, 

are held and firmly bound unto the said county of in 

the sum of (insert double the amount that will be liable to fall 



'64 REGULATIONS, POEMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS OF . 

into his hands at any one time), for the payment of which sum 
well and truly to be made to the said county, we firmly hind 
ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and 
severally, by these presents. 

The condition of this obligation is such, that if the said A. 
B., Treasurer (or such other officer as is named above) of the 

Board of Public Instruction for the county of 

State of Florida, shall faithfully appropriate to their proper ami 
lawful uses all moneys or other property that may come into his 
hands by virtue of his office, and render promptly the required 
returns, and pay over when required all balances in his hands, 
then this obligation shall be void, otherwise of full force and 
virtue. 

Signed and scaled this day of A. D. IS 

A, B. 
C. 1). 
E. F. 
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of — 



Seal. 
Seal. 
Seal. 



(No. 22.) • 

FORM OF A CONTRACT FOR BUILDING A SCHOOL HOUSE. 

Contract made and entered into between A. B., of the county 

of...... State of Florida, and the Board of Public 

Instruction for the county of. ........ ... State of Florida, 

and their successors in office : 

In consideration of the sum of otie dollar in hand paid to A. 
B., the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and of the 
further sum of (insert the total amount), to be paid as hereinaf- 
ter provided, the said A. B. agrees to build a (describe the kind 
of building in general terms, as log, brick, &c.,) and to furnish 
the material therefor, according to the plan and specifications for 
the construction of said house hereunto appended, at (describe 
the locality), and on such lot as the Board may direct. 

The said house is to be built of the best materials, in a sub- 
stantial, workmanlike manner, and is to be completed and de- 
livered to the said Board, or their successors in office, free from 

any lien for work done or material furnished, by the 

day of 18 ; and in case the house is not finished 

and ready for delivery by the time herein specified, the said A. 
B. shall forfeit and pay to the said Board, Or their successors in 
office, for the use of the public schools of the county, the liquid 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION". 60 

dated sum of (insert the forfeit money), and shaft also be liable 
for all damages that may result to said Board in consequence of 
such failure. 

The said Board hereby agree for themselves and their succes- 
sors in office to pay to the said A. B. the sum of.. 

dollars when the foundation of the house is finished ; and the 

further sum of dollars when the walls are up 

to the square, and ready for the roof, and the remaining sum 

of dollars when the said house is finished and 

delivered as herein stipulated. 

It is further agreed that this contract shall not be sub-let, 
transferred, or assigned, without the mutual consent of both 
parties. 

Witness our hands and seals this day of 18 



U. S. revenue ) A. B., Contractor. 

stamp. \ B^d of Puh. Insfn, 



Seal. 

Seal 



al.] 
ah] 



Remark 1. — Attach the drawings showing the % plan and 
specifications. 

Remark 2. — In building a permanent and expensive school 
house, there should be drawn up in advance, by some competent 
mechanic or architect, full and distinct drawings or working 
plans, and specifications. These should set forth clearly the di- 
mensions of the building, the materials to be used ; if a frame 
building, the size and kind of timber ; the material for the 
foundation — if in columns, the size of each — its depth below 
and height above the surface; the number and size of chim- 
neys, fire-places, and flues ; the style of finishing the chimney- 
tops ; the provision for ventilation ; the number of coats, quali- 
ty, and finish of the plastering ; also the color, number of 
coats, and quality of paint; the fixtures for hats and shawls; 
the description, size, and quality of desks. Also the sizes of 
rooms and hall ; the height of ceilings ; the kind of partitions ; 
the deadening of upper floors ; the manner of bracing floors ; 
height of steps and description of balusters, &o, of stairs, and 
all other directions to be followed by the builder. 

Remark 3. — Provision may also be made in the contract for 
a well or cistern with water ducts ; pump, &c, for drawing the 
water. A fence may be included, and all necessary grading of 
the lot. 

Remark 4. — The construction of outbuildings should always 
be included, with proper vaults, and arrangements fpr drainage. 



36 REGULATIONS, FORMS. AND INSTRUCTIONS OF 

* (No. 23.) 

FORM OF A BOND TO PERFORM A CONTRACT. 

Know all Men by these Presents, That we, A. B. as principal, 

and C. D. and E. F. as sureties, of the county of 

and State of Florida, are held and firmly bound unto the Board 

of Public Instruction for the county of. State 

of Florida, in the sum of. .. dollars, for the 

payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, 
our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, 
firmly by these presents. 

The condition of the above bond is such, that whereas the 
said A. B. has agreed with the Board of Public Instruction for 

the county of... State of Florida (state the terms 

of the contract clearly.) 

Now, therefore, if the said A. B. shall well and faithfully per- 
form all the obligations of said contract, then this obligation 
shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full farce and 
virtue. 

Witness our hands and seals this day of_ 18 



Signed, sealed, and delivered ) A. B. 

in presence of— i- C. D. 

(Two witnesses.) ) E. F. 



Seal. 
Seal. 
Seal. 



Remark 1. — The original should be deposited in the office of 
the clerk of the county court. Two copies should be made out 
and certified to by the clerk of the court, one of them retained 
by the officer giving the surety, and the other deposited in the 
office -of the County Superintendent of Schools. 

Remark 2.— A boi d for the sale of real estate should be 
signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of two witnesses 
in the same form and manner as a conveyance of real estate. 



(No. 24.) 
FORM OF A FULL COVENANT DEED BY HUSBAND AND WIFE. 

Know all Men by these Presents, That we, A. B. and C. B., his 
his wife, of the county of. State of Florida, in considera- 
tion of the sum of.._ _ dollars to us in hand paid, and by us 

received, do hereby bargain, sell, grant, and convey unto the 

Board of Public Instruction for the county of. State of 

Florida, and their successors in office, the following described 
premises, situated in the cpunty and State aforesaid, to wit: 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC i HON". - > < 

(describe the premises) together with ail the tenements, heredit- 
aments, and appurtenances, with every privilege, right, title, 
interest, and estate, reversion, remainder, and easement thereto 
belonging or in anywise appertaining, to have and to hold in 
fee simple forever. 

And we do hereby covenant with the said Board of Public; 
Instruction, and their successors in office, that we are lawfully 
seized of said premises ; that they are free of all incumbrance ; 
that we have good right and lawful authority to sell the same ; 
and that we will warrant and defend the title to the said premi- 
ses against the lawful claims of ail persons. 

In witness whereof, the said A. II, as well as G. B., his wife, 
who joins in this conveyance for the purpose of transferring her 
claims to, and relinquishing her right of dower in the above 
described premises, have hereunto set their hands and affixed 

their seals, this day of _ in the year one 

thousand eight hundred and 

Signed, sealed, and delivered ) A. B. [Seal. 

m presence of — v C. B. [Seal. 

(Two witnesses.) ) 

j IT. S. revenue ) 
( stamp. j 



Remark. — To complete the title, the wife should execute the 
acknowledgment as in form No. 25, which should also be certi- 
fied to by the judicial officer taking the acknowledgment, as in 
form No. 26. 



(No. 25.) 
FORM OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RELEASE OF DOWER. 

STATE OF FLORIDA, ) ?p 

- County. \ ss ' 

Know all Men by these Presents, That I, C. B., wife of the 
above named A. B., do upon this, my examination, taken and 
made separately and apart from A.* B., my said husband, ac- 
knowledge that I joined in the execution of the foregoing con- 
veyance, and made myself a party to the same, for the purpose 
and^ with the intent of relinquishing all of my dower interest 
in the lands and estate therein mentioned, and that I do relin- 
quish all of my dower interest in the same freely and volunta- 
rily, and without any compulsion, constraint, apprehension, or 
fear of or from ray said husband. 



38 REGTTLATIQSfS, FORMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS 01? 

Iii wistaess whereof, I have hereto set my hand and seal, this 
the... day of A. 1). 18 before and in the pres- 
ence of a Justice of the Peace. 

C. 15. [Seal.] 

(No. 26.) 

FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER TO A WIFE'S ACKNOWLEDG- 
MENT. 

STATE OF FLORIDA, ) Be it K?ww?i, That on this 

_ ...County. j" day of. 18 personally ap- 
peared before me the above named C. B., who, being at the 
time separate and apart from A. B., her husband, did then and 
there make and -execute the foregoing acknowledgment, her 
name being subscribed with her own hand and her seal affixed 
in my presence- 
Witness my name and seal the day and year above written. 



[Official seal.] Justice of the Peace. 

Remark 1. — Before the deed can be admitted to record, one 
of the witnesses must appear before the clerk of the court, and 
testify to its execution. 

Remark 2. — When the property belongs to a w T ife in her own 
right, Form No. 24 may be used, making the following changes. 

No change is required in the first paragraph. 

In the second paragraph omit "we are lawfully seized of said 
premises," and insert these words : 

"Said premises are the lawful estate of the said C. B., wife of 
the said A. B." 

Change the last paragraph to read as follows : 

"In witness whereof, the said A. B., as well as C. B., his wife, 

have hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals, this 

day of.. in the year one thousand eight hundred 

and 

(No. 27.) 

FORM OF SEPARATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF EXECUTION OF CON- 
VEYANCE BY A MARRIED 'WOMAN OF HER REAL ESTATE, HUS- 
BAND AND WIFE HAVING JOINED IN THE DEED. 

STATE OF FLOPJDA, [ Know all Men jby these Presents, 

County. \ That I, who, with my said husband, 

mentioned in the foregoing Deed of Conveyance, signed, sealed, 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. 31) 

and delivered the same, do acknowledge upon this my private 
examination separate alid apart from my said husband, before 

and by. a Justice of the Peace in and 

for the county stated, that I executed the same freely and 
voluntarily, and without any compulsion, constraint, apprehen- 
sion, or fear of or from my said husband, and for the purposes 
therein mentioned. 

In witness whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed my 

seal, this day of. in the year one thousand 

eight hundred and 

C. B. [Seal.] 

(No. 28.) 
FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF OFFICER TO ACKNOWLEDGMENT BY 

Femme Covert. 

STATE OF FLORIDA, ) Be it Remembered, That on this 

County. j the... day of in 

the year one thousand eight hundred and personally 

came before me, the subscriber, a Justice of the Peace in and 
for the county stated, an officer authorized by law to take ac- 
knowledgments of the execution of conveyances of real estate 

by femmes covert, to me well known 

as the wife of. who, upon private exami- 
nation separate and apart from her said husband, made and exe- 
cuted the foregoing acknowledgment. 

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal 
the day and year before written. 

[Seal.] 

Justice of the Peace. 

Remark. — When it is not convenient for either of the sub- 
scribing witnesses to appear before the clerk of the court and 
testify to its execution, acknowledgments may be made agreea- 
bly to the two annexed forms, Nos. 29 and 30, upon which it 
may be admitted to record : 



(No. 29.) 

FORM OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO DEED BY HUSBAND AND WIFE, 
AND OF RELINQUISHMENT OF DOWER BY WIFE. 

STATE OF FLORIDA, ) On this day of 

" J 18 A. B., 



County, ' f 18 A. 1 5., and C. B., his wife, par- 
ties to a certain deed bearine: date as above mentioned and 



40 KEGULATIONS, FORMS, AND INSTRUCTIONS OF 

hereunto annexed, personally appeared before me, a Justice of 
the Peace of said county (or other judicial officer), and the said 
ig personally known to me as the individual who exe- 
cuted said deed, acknowledged that he executed the same -for 
the purposes therein named; and the said C. B. 5 his wife, being 
by me first personally examined separate and apart from her 



lusband, and having the said deed'fuily explained to her on 
aid examination, she, the said C. B., acknowledged that she 



hi 

said _. 

executed the said deed freely, and for the purpose of relinquish- 
ing all of her dower interest in the premises, and without any 
iear or compulsion of or from her husband. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 
day and year above mentioned. . 

[Seal. J 

ice of the Peace. 

(No. 30.) 

FORM OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RELINQUISHMENT OF DOWER EY 

WIFE. 

Know all Men by these Presents, That I, C. B., wife of the 
above named A. B., do by these presents," made and executed 
separate and apart from my said husband, and in the presence 
f a Justice of the Peace (or other ju- 

dicial '"officer) of this State, acknowledge and declare that I 
made myself a party to the foregoing deed of conveyance with 
full knowledge of its purposes, and for the purposes therein con- 
tained freely and voluntarily, and without any compulsion, 
constraint, or fear of or from the said A. B., my husband. 

Signed and sealed this day of 18 

C. B. [Seal.] 

Remark— When the grantor is an unmarried man, the deed 
may be admitted to record without the certificate of either ol 
the subscribing witnesses, on the grantor making the following 
acknowledgment : 



(No. 31.) 

FORM OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO DEED GRANTED BY AN UNMAR- 
RIED MAN. 

STATE OF FLORIDA,) On this day of. ....... .- 

... ...County. f 18 A. B., party to a certain deed 

bearing date as above mentioned, and hereunto annexed, per- 



nil-: i>i-;i'Ai: : i mk.\ r of' r'i i;i.i. ixsna < f io\, il 

Sonally appeared before me, a Justice of the IVaee of '"aid 
comity, and acknowledged that he executed the same ibi! the 
purposes therein named. 

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 
day and year above mentioned. 

[Se'al."l 
Justice of the PedCet 



(No. 32.) 
FORM OF A LEASE. 

Know all Men by these Presents, That A. B., of the county 
of State of Florida) for the consideration herein- 
after stated, does hereby lease unto the Board of Public In- 
struction for the county of State of Florida, 

and their successors in office, for the use of said Board for 
school purposes, the following described premises, situated in 
the county and State aforesaid, to wit : (here describe the house, 
room, lot, or parcel of ground distinctly), together with all the 

privileges thereto belonging, for the term of... _ 

from the day of 18 

The said Board of Public Instruction hereby agree for them- 
selves, and their successors in office, to pay the said A. B. for 

the use of said premises, the rent of. - 

dollars, to be paid at the expiration of this lease (or at such 
other time and in such manner as may be agreed upon.) 

Signed and sealed this day of ' 18 

Signed, sealed, and delivered ^) A. B. • [Seal. 

in presence of — • I [Seal. 

(Two witnesses.) f By order and on behalf of B'd of Pub. InsVn 

for the County of -~ 

State of Florida; 



UNITED STATES REVENUE STAMP DUTIES, 



[Extracts from Laws of Congress passed in 1865, 1800, aud 1807.] 

Exemptions. — All official instruments, documents, and papers 
issued by the officers of any State, county, town, or other mu- 
nicipal corporation, in the exercise only of functions strictly be- 
longing to them in their ordinary governmental and municipal 
capacity, are exempt from taxation. 

Agreement or contract, for each separate one, five cents. 

Bank Check, draft, or order for the payment of any sum of 
money whatsoever, drawn upon any bank, banker, or trust com- 
pany, or for any sum exceeding ten dollars drawn upon any other 
person or persons, companies, or corporations, at sight or on de- 
mand, two cents. 

Bond. — For indemnifying any person for the payment of any 
sum of money, where the money ultimately recoverable there- 
upon is one thousand dollars or less, fifty cents ; where the sum 
exceeds one thousand dollars, for every additional one thousand 
dollars, or fractional part thereof, in excess of one thousand 
dollars, fifty cents. 

Bond for the due execution or performance of the duties of 
any office, one dollar. 

Bond of any description, other than such as may be required 
in legal proceedings, or used in connection with mortgage deeds, 
and not otherwise charged in this schedule, twenty-five cents. 

Certificate of deposit of any sum of money in any bank or 
trust company, or with any banker or person acting as such — if 
for a sum not exceeding one hundred dollars^ two cents ; for a 
sum exceeding one hundred dollars, five cents. 

Contract. — See Agreement. 

Conveyance. — Deed, instrument, or writing, whereby any 
lands, tenements, or other realty sold shall be granted, assigned, 
transferred, or otherwise conveyed, when the consideration of 
value does not exceed five hundred dollars, fifty cents ; when 
the consideration exceeds five hundred dollars and does not ex- 
ceed one thousand dollars, one dollar ; and for every additional 
five hundred dollars, or fractional part thereof in excess of one 
thousand dollars, fifty cents. 

Deed. — See Conveyance. 

Draft. — See Bnnk Check. 



THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LNSTRUCTION. 43 

Lease, agreement, memorandum, or contract for the hire, use, 
or rent of any land, tenement, or portion thereof, where the rent 
or rental value is three hundred dollars per annum or less, fifty 
cents ; where the rent or rental value exceeds the sum of three 
hundred dollars per annum, for each additional two hundred 
dollars, or fractional part thereof, in excess of three hundred 
dollars, fifty cents. 

Mortgage of lands, estate or property, real or personal, given 
as security for the payment of any definite or certain sum of 
money exceeding one hundred dollars, and not exceeding five 
hundred dollars, fifty cents ; exceeding five hundred dollars and 
not exceeding one thousand dollars, one dollar ; and for every 
additional five hundred dollars, or fractional part thereof, in 
excess of one thousand dollars, fifty cents. 

Order. — See Bank Check. 

Power of Attorney to receive or collect rent, twenty-five 
cents. 

Power of Attorney to sell and convey real estate, or to 
rent or lease the same, one dollar. 

Receipts for any sum of money, or for the payment of any 
debt exceeding twenty dollars in amount, not being for the sat- 
isfaction of any mortgage or judgment, or decree of any court, 
or by endorsement on any stamped obligation in acknowledg- 
ment of its fulfilment, for each receipt, two cents. 



INDEX, 

SKC. 

ACTS, Conflicting, repealed - |S 

AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT. Stamp duty on — 

AGRICULTURE ! 11 

APPEALS, Parties dissatisfied may make 46 

County Superintendent may decide or refer 21 

Superintendent of Public Instruction may deeide or 

refer 13 

Board of Education to decide 11 

Certain duties of County Superintendent concerning. .21 

APPARATUS, Under general oversight, &c, of whom 12 

By whom provided 19 

Penalty for defacing 40 

ARBITRATION, Matters of difference to be submitted to. .42 

No suits at law that can be settled by 45 

ARBITRATORS, How chosen 42 

Powers and duties of 43 

Compensation of 44 

ASSESSOR OF TAXES to take census of school children.. 38 

Penalty for neglect 38 

ATTORNEY-GENERAL a member of Board of Education. 10 

BANK CHECK, Stamp duty on — 

BENEVOLENT EFFORTS encouraged 35 

BIBLE, Reading of, not to be prohibited 30 

BOARD OF EDUCATION consists of 10 

Is a corporate body 14 

General duties of 11 

To have the oversight of school lands 11 

To have the management of school funds 11 

Audit accounts of Superintendent Public Instruction. .11 

Entertain and decide on appeals 11 

Prescribe the manner of making appeals 11 

Remove subordinate officers 11 

Establish departments of University 11 

Co-operate with Superintendent Public Instruction 11 

BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. Qualifications of 

members of — 

How constituted and appointed 3 

A corporate body 14 

Title to school property of a county vested in, 15 

Pay of members of 16 

Secretary and agent of. 17 



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INDEX. 



BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION. (Continued.) sec. 

Proceedings to complete organization of 18 

Obtain possession of and hold county educational 

property 19 

School lands under charge of. 19 

School funds under charge of. 19 

To locate schools 19 

Appoint school trustees 19 

Employ Teachers, 19 

Select and provide school site, .... 19 

General powers and duties 19 

Apportion moneys 19 

Examine and grant teacher's certificates, . . 19 
Enter into contract with teachers, ... 10 

Keep accurate accounts and records 19 

Report to Superintendent of Public Instruction 19 

Appoint Librarian 19 

Fix compensation of County Superintendent 19 

Plenary powers of in regard to schools, . . 19 

Hold regular meetings 19 

Make out estimates of school expenses 19 

Select candidates to the University 19 

To direct the general policy of Trustees, . . — 
Form of a recommendation for a member of, . — 
Form of appointment of a member of, . . — 
Form of acceptance of appointment, ... — 
Form of an award on an appeal, .... — 
Form of call of a meeting of, .... — 
Form of public notice of a meeting of, . . — 
Account against, — 

BOND of officers to be fixed by County Commissioners . 9 

Stamp duty on, — 

School officers, form of, ..... — 

Form of, to perform a contract, — 

BUILDINGS under supervision of Sup't Pub. Instruction. . .12 
By whom constructed 19 

CANDIDATES to University, by whom selected 19 

For teaching, who may be eligible as 25 

CENSUS of children to be taken by Assessor 38 

Forfeiture for failure to take, .... 38 
By County Superintendent of Schools 39 

CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT. Stamp duty on — 

CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION TO TEACH, by 

whom granted : 23 

May be of three grades 24 

General qualifications defining eligibility , . . .25 

By whom issued , ' . . 13 

Bv whom issued, 21 



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CERTIFICATES OF QUALIFICATION TO TEACH. (Continued.) 

May be suspended or revoked by 21 13 12 

Examination fee. . . .• 20 — 13 

Time of being in force 23 — 13 

Time of issuing, — — 25 

Standard of third class, • — — 22 

Standard of second class, — — 23 

Standard of first class, — — 24 

Form of third class — — 23 

Form of second class, — — 24 

Form of suspension or revocation of, — — 25 

COMMON SCHOOLS, A uniform system of 1 - 5 

Instruction in branches not taught in to be provided 

for , 11 7 7 

CONTINGENT RESERVE FUND 37 — 15 

CONTRACT, Form of," for building a school house, . — — 34 

With teachers, by whom made 10 9 10 

Not to be made with certain persons 20 — 10 

Stamp duty on, ..... — — -12 

CONVEYANCE*of real estate, form of, — 36 

Stamp duty on,. . . ... . — — 42 

COUNTY, each, a school district ' 5 — 5 

Right of, to send pupils to University 11 6 7 

Expenditures for, how met 10 15 10 

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS to be secre- 
tary and agent of the Board of Public Instruction.17 — 

Compensation for services of 19 12 10 

To make preparatory inspection of the county 21 1 11 

Present plans and specifications 21 2 11 

Inspect schools quarterly 21 3 11 

Endeavor to increase the interest in education 21 -1 11 

Confer with school trustees, &c .21 5 11 

Keep accounts of the expenses of the schools 21 7 11 

Send names of new officers and teachers to Superinten- 
dent of Public Instruction 21 8 11 

Decide on or refer questions in dispute 21 9 11 

Watch over the county's interests in contracts 21 10 11 

Act in place of Board of Public Instruction 21 11 12 

Examine candidates for teaching, when authorized 21 12 12 

Suspend or revoke certificates 21 L3 12 

Take census of youth 39 16 

School Trustees to report to, . . . 22 7 13 

Tax Assessor to report census of children to, . 38 15 

Discretionary powers of, in selecting Trustees, . '20 

Delinquencies of, to be reported, ... 31 

DAY defined 31 1 14 

DEAF MUTES. Assessors to enumerate 38 — L5 



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DECISIONS of arbitrators to be binding 42 — 16 

Of Sup't of Pub. Instruction and B\l of Education. . .47 — 16 

Copies of, how authenticated .• 13 8 

Copies of, supplied by Sup't Public Instruction 13 1 7 

DEED. See Conveyance. 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, General or- 
ganization of 2 — 5 

Board of Education to co-operate in organizing 11 8 7 

Regulations of, to be prescribed by 13 11 8 

Regulations, &c, of, to be distributed 13 1 7 

All officers of, to conform to regulations of (5 1 5 

DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES. Non-sectarian not to be pro- 
hibited 30 — 14 

DRAFT. Stamp duty on — — 42 

ENGINEERING. Instruction in to be provided for 11 7 7 

EXAMINATION of schools to be held each term .- 28 6 14 

EXPENDITURES for educational purposes, how to be met. 19 15 10 

FENCES, Construction of. 19 6 ,9 

Care of. 22 2 12 

Penalty for defacing 40 — 115 

FORMS. Acceptance of appointment by member of Board 

of Public Instruction — — 19 

Acceptance of appointment by School Trustee. : — — 21 

Account against County Board — — 32 

Acknowledgment to execution of deed by husband and 

wife — — 39 

Acknowledgment to release of dower by wife — . — 37 

Acknowledgment to deed by an unmarried man — — 40 

Appointment of member of Board of Public Instruc- 
tion, — 18 

Appointment of School Trustee, . — — 20 

Award of Board of Public Instruction, . — — 26 

Bond to be given by school officer, . — — '."■) 

Bond to perform a contract, ... — — 30 

Call for a meeting of a Board of Public Instruction, — — 31 

Certificate of account, ....—-— 32 

Certificate of officer to wife's acknowledgment, — — 38 
. Certificate of officer to acknowledgment by femmc 

covert, ...... — — 39 

Contract with teacher, . . . . — — 26 

Contract for building a school-house, . . — — 34 

Deed, with full covenants, ... — — 30 

Lease, ....<.— — 41 

Notice of suspension of a pupil, — * — 27 
Public notice of a meeting of a Board of Public Instruc- 
tion, . . . . . .' — — 

Recommendation as member of Board of rui>li< In 

struction, . . . .■ . — — Li 



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Recommendation of School Trustee, . . 20 

Recommendation ot Stale pupil, . — — 29 

Recommendation of teacher, ... — — 22 

Suspension or revocation of teacher's certificate, — — 25 

Teacher's certificate second class, . . — — 24 

Teacher's certificate third class, ... — — 23 

Warrant on Treasurer of Board of Public Instruction, — — 33 

By whom supplied 13 1 7 

By whom supplied, ..... 21 5 11 
FUNDS, Direction, management, and safe-keeping of, by 

whom, ...... 11 2 6 

Apportioned, by whom, aud when.; 13 6 8 

Apportioned on basis of average attendance at school, 19 7 9 

Regulation concerning, .... — — 29 

FURNITURE, By whom to be supplied 19 6 9 

Care of. . 22 2 12 

Penalty for defacing. 40 — 16 

GROUNDS, for school site, provided by whom .19 5 9 

Authority of teacher in or near 28 4 14 

HISTORICAL matter to be collected 13 10 8 

HOLIDAYS of school. . 32 — 14 

INSPECTION, Preparatory, by County Superintendent 21 1 11 

Quarterly. 21 3 11 

Monthly 22 3 11 

INSTITUTES for Teachers, by whom assembled 13 4 7 

No deduction for absence in attending 29 — 14 

Time of, a school holiday -. 32 — 14 

Contingent fund may be used for 37 — 15 

INSTRUMENTS, Forms, &c, by whom supplied .13 1 7 

KNO VVLEDGE, General diffusion of, to be encouraged ...... 19 13 10 

Board of Education to co-operate in diffusion of 11 8 7 

LANDS, All educational, under charge of B'd of Education.il 1 6 

In counties, under care of whom 19 2 9 

Regulation concerning . . . . ; — — 29 

LANGUAGES, Ancient and modern 11 7 7 

LAW, at the University 11 7 7 

LEASE, form of, . . . . . . — — 41 

Stamp duty on, ..... — — 42 

LIBRARIAN. By whom appointed, and his duties 19 11 10 

LIBRARIES under the general charge of Sup't Pub. Instr'n.12 — 7 

Boards of Public Instruction to provide for 19 6 9 

LITERATURE, Instruction in higher, to be provided for. . . 11 7 7 

MAJORITY of any Board a quorum 8 -- 5 

MANUAL LABOR in school 34 14 

MATHEMATICS, Instruction in the higher to be provided for. 11 7 7 

MECHANIC ARTS, Instruction in, to be provided for 11 7 

MEDICINE, Instruction in, to be provided for 11 ~ 

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MINING, Instruction in, to be provided for, 11 

MONEYS, Direction, management, and safe keeping of, 11 

Apportioned by Superintendent Public Instruction, 13 

Discretionary powers in apportioning, . . 13 

Of the county, bow and by whom apportioned, . 19 

When and how transferable to another county, . 35 

How raised to start schools at once, . . 36 

Direction and use of when forfeited, . . 37 

Officers must give two good sureties before receiving, 9 

MONTH defined, . . . . . 31 

MORTGAGE, Stamp duty on, .... — 

NATURAL HISTORY, Specimens of. to be collected, 13 

NATURAL SCIENCES, Instruction in, to be provided for. 11 

NEEDLE WORK in school, . , . . 34 

OATH, Officers to take, ..... 9 

Teachers to take, ..... 25 

OFFICERS, Qualifications of, .... — 

Conform to the regulations of Dep't Pub. Inst'n, 6 

Term of office, ..... 6 

Cause for removal of, ... . 6 

Not to vote on fixing their own compensation, . 7 

Take the oath, ..... 9 

Give sureties before receiving moneys, . 9 

Liabilities of, in case of loss of funds, . . 9 

Turn over effects to successor, ... 9 

By whom removals may be made, ... 11 

Names of new ones to be reported, . . 21 

ORDER, Stamp duty on. See Bank Check. 

Form of. See Forms. 
ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES. See Useful and Obnamen- 

tal Branches. 

OUT-BUILDINGS. By whom provided, . . 19 

Penalty lor defacing, . ... . 40 

Immediate sup 3i vision of, by trustee, . . 22 

Care of, by teacher, .... 28 

PATRONS of school to recommend trustees, . . 19 
PENALTY for failure by tax assessor to take census of youth, 38 

For obscene words, device, or injury, . . 40 

For insulting a teacher, .... 41 
POLICY, A general line of, to be observed, 
POWER OF ATTORNEY, Stamp duty on, . 
PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Superintendent Public Instruction to 

have charge of all matters pertaining to, . 12 

PUPILS, Duties of teachers towards, .... 28 

Trustees may expel or restore, ... 22 

Reading the Bible by, . . . . . 30 



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I'UPILS. (Continued.) 

Those residing in one county may attend school In ad- 
joining county, . 

Grading and classifying, .... 
QUALIFICATIONS of officers, .... 

Of candidate as teachers, .... 

Of candidate to departments of the University, . 
QUESTIONS AND APPEALS. See Appeals. 
QUORUM, What constitutes, .... 
RECEIPTS to be taken by a retiring officer, . 

Stamp duty on, 
RECORDS AND ACCOUNTS to be kept by Board of Pub- 
lic Instruction, ..... 

Of proceedings to be kept by trustees, . 
REGULATIONS. 1. Qualifications of officers, 

2. For the government of school trustees, 

3. Defining who are teachers, 

4. Eligibility of candidate as teacher, 

5. Standard of third-class certificate, 
0. Standard of second-class certificate, . 

7. Eligibility of candidate to the University, 

8. Qualification for admission to the Preparatory De- 

partment of University, ... — — 28 

9. Qualification for admission to Department of Teach- 

ing in the University, . . . — — 28 

10. Management of public educational lauds and ft nds 

by a Board of Public Instruction, 

11. County Superintendent, .... 
REMOVAL OF OFFICER for cause, . 
REPORTS to be made by Board of Public Instruction, 

By Trustees to County Superintendent, . 
SCHOOLS to be established and maintained as funds will 
admit, .... . 

Under general management of Sup' t Pub. Instr'n, 

Under special management of trustees, . 

By whom located and maintained, 

Length of time they must be continued annually, 

Age of children who may attend, . 

May be classified and graded, how and by whom 

Separate, how they may be provided, 

May be opened by short devotional exercises, 

SCHOOL AGE defined, 

SCHOOL BOOKS. See Text-Books. 

SCHOOL DISTRICT defined, .... 

SCHOOL BUILDINGS, general supervision of, 

Penalty for defacing, &c, .... 
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Care of by Teacher, .... 

SCHOOL SITE. See Site. 
SCHOOL TRUSTEES, Qualifications of, 

Number of, . 

H/>w constituted and appointed, . 

General powers and duties, 

Attend to the local business of the school, 

Inspect the school once a month,, 

Visit at other times when requested, 

Excite interest in education among the people, . 

Keep accounts and certify to teachers' and other ac- 
counts, . 

Report to County Superintendent, 

How governed in their general acts, 

Form of recommendation in favor of, 

Form of appointment to be a, 

Form of acceptance of appointment, 

Form of notice of suspension of pupil by teacher to, 

Form of appeal from decision of, . 

Form of certificate to an account, 
SEAL for Department of Public Instruction, . 
SECRETARY OF STATE a member of Board of Education 
SITE. By whom selected and provided, 

Its requirements, ..... 

STAMP DUTIES, 

STATE PUPIL in University, basis of representation, 

Eligibility of defined, .... 

Standards of admission of, defined, 

Form of recommendation in favor of, 

Form of appointment of, . 
STATIONERY for Teacher's use, 

SUCCESSOR IN OFFICE to turn over property and give 
receipts, ...... 

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION is Pi 
dent of Board of Education, 

Accounts of by whom audited and allowed, 

To have general oversight of school affairs, 

Publish and distribute laws, forms, &c., 

Provide plans and specifications, . . 13 

Call meetings of school officers, ... 13 

Hold Teacher's Institutes, ... 13 

Fix standard of qualifications of and grant teacher's 
certificates, ..... 13 

Apportion school moneys, . . . 13 

Discretionary powers in regard to apportionments, 13 

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Provide an official seal, . . . . lb 

Collect specimens and samples, ... 13 

Prescribe rules and regulations of the department, 13 

SURETY, Officers to give double, ... 9 

TEACHERS, who are, defined, — 

Eligibility to examination as, . . . — 

Fee to be paid before examination, . , — 

Duty towards parent and guardian, . , — 
Form of recommendation in favor of a candidate, 

Form of contract with, . . • . . — 

Form of notice of suspension by, . . . — 

To be satisfactory to Trustees, ... 19 

By whom examined, .... 19 

By whom employed and paid, ... 19 
Application fee of candidate, ... 26 
Care over pupils, deportment, &c., . . 28 
Care over personal habits and manners of pupils, 28 
To enforce needful restrictions, ... 28 
To suspend pupils from school, ... 28 
To hold public examinations, ... 28 
To conform to regulations of Department Public In- 
struction, ..... 28 

Special exemptions of, ... . 29 

Penalty for insulting, .... 41 

TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES. See Certificates of Quali- 
fication to Teach. 

TEACHING. Departments of, how to be established, 11 

TERM OF SCHOOL defined, .... 31 

TEXT-BOOKS, under the charge of whom, . .12 

Samples of, to be procured, ... 13 

By whom provided in a county, . . . 19 

By whom supplied to a school, ... 22 

TIME. Periods of defined, .... 31 

Lost, may be made up, .... 32 

TITLE to school property, in whom vested, . . 19 

TREASURER OF THE STATE, ... 3 
TREASURER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, 

Qualifications of, .... . — 

Bonds of, . . . . ... — 

TRUSTEES. See School Trustees. 

TUITION in the University, . . . . 11 

UNIVERSITY. Departments of to be opened, . 11 

Scope of defined, ..... 11 

Candidates to, how chosen, . . . 19 

Eligibility to, defined, 

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Form ot appointment of pupil in, 
USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL BRANCHES, In- 
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VOTE. No officer may, on his own compensation, 
YEAR. Length of, defined, .....: 

YOUTH. Free instruction for all, to be provided, 

Board of Public Instruction to provide schools for, 
Schools for, to continue not less than three months 
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